• Job Description

  Req#: 551368

  Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

  Lead Affiliate Relations Coordinator

  General Job Description:

  Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television being the number one rated and distributed network in the space, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, H&I Heroes & Icons, the Catchy Comedy Network, Story Television, MeTV Plus and Start TV in partnership with the CBS Television Station Group has an immediate opening for a Lead Affiliate Relations Coordinator.

  Duties/Responsibilities:

  Department point person for senior management to assist in generating reports and special projects as needed.

  Assist and manage Network communication and relations with 9 networks and 70+ affiliates

  Troubleshoot and resolve emergency situations using SOPs in a timely fashion

  Keep updated records of contacts

  Ability to troubleshoot quickly while managing multiple tasks

  TV Cable research analysis

  Build strong relationships with local affiliate points of contact

  Ability to work internally with department heads

  Other duties, as assigned.

  Requirements:

  Excellent Microsoft excel skills an absolute must

  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Advanced proficiency working with excel is key.

  Previous experience working with multiple channels / networks

  Experience in Quickbase and S&P Global is preferred

  Laser focus attention to detail

  Ability to work independently

  Ability to prioritize tasks on a deadline

  The passion and knowledge of classic TV a strong plus, and the skills to apply these to our programming, planning and strategic thinking are key, along with mastering the mechanics of the position

  Our Perks & Benefits:

  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

  Long Term Disability Insurance

  HSA Plan

  401k with Company Match

  Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

  Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

  Tax-free Transit

  Discounted Parking Access

  Convenient access to highways and public transportation

  One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

  Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

  Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $60,000-65,000 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• About the company

  Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. The company’s history goes back more than five decades. Always an entrepreneurial company finding innovative ways to serve its markets, Weigel began with a single television station — WCIU-TV.

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